Alief Montessori Community School vs Essence Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Montessori Community School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Essence Preparatory Charter School
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
365 students
| Measure | Alief Montessori Community School Houston, Texas | Essence Preparatory Charter School San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1775 of 4,686 | #4667 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24723 of 50,301 | #49169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 367 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Houston | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alief Montessori Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 11.0).
- •Alief Montessori Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Essence Preparatory Charter School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •Alief Montessori Community School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 365.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alief Montessori Community School better than Essence Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Alief Montessori Community School ranks higher (50.6 vs 11.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alief Montessori Community School and Essence Preparatory Charter School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Houston and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Montessori Community School: 367. Essence Preparatory Charter School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Montessori Community School and Essence Preparatory Charter School rank in Texas?
Alief Montessori Community School is 1775th of 4,686 and Essence Preparatory Charter School is 4667th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).